We are in the middle of the international break, but there are under two months before the January transfer window opens again and teams are already being linked with new signings.

Tottenham became the first club since the transfer window system was implemented in 2003 to not make a summer signing this year, so they will be hoping to do some business come the new year. Mousa Dembele has been linked with a move to China or Italy - will Spurs allow the Belgian to go in January?

Elsewhere, West Ham opened the chequebook in the summer, and may dip into the market again. With Andriy Yarmolenko sustaining a serious injury, the Hammers could look to strengthen their attack to reduce their reliance on top scorer Marko Arnautovic.

And on the topic of the Austrian - will he even stay in east London after admitting that he wants to play Champions League football?

Arsenal continue to be linked with various wingers, with Lille's Nicolas Pepe reported to be of interest to the Gunners.

What's next for Paul Pogba at Manchester United? Will Ruben Loftus-Cheek remain a Chelsea player or seal a loan move away? And what of Aaron Ramsey's Arsenal future? Could Unai Emery's side cash in on the Welshman before the summer?

Here we'll guide you through the day's top transfer rumours from around the world.

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Griezmann on why he turned down Barcelona

Antoine Griezmann says he turned down a summer transfer to Barcelona because he didn’t want to be in Lionel Messi’s ‘shadow’.

The France international was heavily linked with Barca in the summer, but eventually signed a new deal to stay at Atletico Madrid.

And speaking to French TV station Canal+, he admits the presence of Messi played a key role in his decision:

Was it hard to refuse Barca? It was very difficult. You have Barca who wants you, who calls you, who sends messages.

But then there is the club where you are, where you are an important player and where they build a project around you.

[And] subconsciously, being Messi’s lieutenant may have played a part.

But my team-mates and people at the club [Atleti] did everything, they came to talk to me, they increased my salary.

They did everything to show that it was my home and that I shouldn’t leave. It was really complicated times, especially for my wife where I woke her up at 3am to talk about it!

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Sturridge cleared to play

Daniel Sturridge will be available to play for Liverpool this weekend if the investigation into his alleged breach of betting rules continue beyond the international break.

The England international was charged with misconduct by the Football Association last week but the 29-year-old denied ever gambling on football.

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Giroud plays down speculation linking him with exit

Olivier Giroud has played down speculation of a January exit from Chelsea.

The French striker has struggled for regular game time at Stamford Bridge under new manager Maurizio Sarri, with Alvaro Morata starting the last three games in the Premier League.

But speaking to TeleFoot, the former Arsenal forward says he is ready to stay and fight for his place:

Giroud is out of contract next summer and is yet to agree terms on a new deal, but the France World Cup says he is only focused on securing more game at Chelsea.

Would I have to consider a departure to keep my place in the national team? I feel like it is as if we are where we were several months ago when I was being asked the same questions before the World Cup.

I am going to fight and for the moment, it is not a question about seeking a departure. I am going to stick in there and do not expect me to give up.

Suarez has reportedly given the green light over a transfer to Arsenal

Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez has reportedly given the green light over a transfer to Arsenal in January.

Following the arrivals of Arthur and Arturo Vidal in the summer, the Spaniard has fallen even further down the pecking order at the Camp Nou and hasn’t even made an appearance in La Liga or the Champions League so far this season.

Milan approach United for Bailly

As well as Paris Saint-Germain, Corriere dello Sport claim AC Milan have ‘approached’ Manchester United about signing Eric Bailly.

The Ivorian has been linked with a move to Arsenal and Tottenham, but the report suggests Milan have made the first concrete move.

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Man United preparing to double Roma man's salary

Manchester United are reportedly preparing to double Lorenzo Pellegrini’s salary.

Football Italia say that they are willing to pay the €30 million release clause in his contract and also double his €1 million per season salary.

As a result the Roma director Monchi is apparently in negotiations over a new contract with the midfielder in an attempt to up the release clause.

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Pulisic 'not good enough' to get in Chelsea team

Cristian Pulisic has been advised to join Liverpool by former Arsenal man Paul Mariner.

The Blues have been rumoured to be in a strong position to sign the 20-year-old, however reports have emerged that Jurgen Klopp is ready to sell Fabinho to raise the cash to sign the Borussia Dortmund winger, despite only signing him in the summer.

Mariner said:

He’s just going to go into a hopper of decent footballers who eventually go out on loan [if he signs for Chelsea].

Loftus-Cheek latest

The Daily Star report that Chelsea will not stand in Ruben Loftus-Cheek’s way if he wants to leave Stamford Bridge.

Playing a major role for Crystal Palace last season during his loan spell at Selhurst Park, the England international has been in and out of the team under Maurizio Sarri this term.

Although he has forced his way back into the squad in recent weeks, he may decide to move on for regular first-team football if his opportunities don’t improve.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek celebrates (Image: Glyn KIRK / AFP)

Manchester United eye West Ham star

Manchester United have declared their interest in signing Declan Rice, according to the Daily Star.

Impressing for the Hammers over the past 18 months after forcing his way into the first team, there are now doubts over the player’s long-term future at the London Stadium as they look to tie him down to a new contract.

Rice will certainly not be short of options if he cannot agree on new terms in east London.

West Ham teenager Declan Rice (Image: Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Man City to sign Spurs target

The Mirror are reporting that Man City are to clinch the signing of Frenkie De Jong from Ajax in a £61million deal.

Heavily linked with Barcelona and Spurs over the past few months, it seems that Pep Guardiola will get his man as a long-term replacement for Fernandinho.

It is reported that Barca and Spurs have now accepted that the Dutchman will be going to the Etihad Stadium.

Frenkie de Jong in action for Netherlands against Peru (Image: Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

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